cenobitic
/ˌsɛnəˈbɪtɪk/
adjective
- Relating to a religious community where monks or nuns live together under a common rule, as opposed to living alone as hermits.
- She was drawn to cenobitic life because she valued the support of a spiritual community.
- The monastery followed a cenobitic tradition, with all the monks sharing meals and prayers.
- Unlike hermits, cenobitic monks live in groups and follow a daily schedule together.
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